1. Write Now:
Do you have any pet peeves? Are there things about this world that bother or upset you? What are they?
On a blank piece of paper, create a list of at least 10 things that make you rage.
(15m) Write Now: Pet Peeves
(30m) Read examples of odes in small groups and discuss.
(15m) Discuss components of odes and watch “Letter to Boy/Girl”
(30m) Compose Odes

2. Examples of Poetry
First, read the poem you were given silently and answer the following questions:
What is the poem about?
For what purpose was this poem written?
How did the writer get his/her point across?

3. Examples of Poetry
Now that you have heard about three or four different poems, discuss the following questions with your group:
What was similar between all four poems?
What was different?

4. Ode Poetry Conveys our strongest sentiments (positive or negative)
Is often directed towards a specific person, group of people, event, or thing that is not present
Your turn! Try composing an ode poem of your own.

5. Slam Poetry Points out a flaw (in society, in ourselves, etc.)
Scrutinizes and criticizes
Sometimes offers a solution
Your turn! Try composing an ode poem of your own.